NewzVille Desk
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said that India and New Zealand are aiming to take their ties to the next level. Goyal reviewed the ongoing India-New Zealand FTA negotiations with with his counterpart Todd McClay and the chief negotiators from both sides in Rotorua, New Zealand.
He said that both the teams are working towards a future-ready and balanced trade pact respecting sensitivities of the two nations, while deepening economic ties, opening new avenues for collaboration, and unlocking fresh opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides.
Minister Goyal also addressed the India-New Zealand CEOs Roundtable with McClay. He spoke on Indias rapidly evolving economic landscape and said that greater collaboration in areas such as technology, agriculture, education, clean energy and sustainability can unlock new avenues of growth.
He expressed happiness that many of the business leaders at the Roundtable were of Indian origin. Goyal also called New Zealand companies to engage closely with the Indian industry in this shared journey, of mutual benefit and long-term value for both sides.
The Minister also participated in the celebrations of 150 years of Vande Mataram in New Zealand. Addressing the vibrant Indian community, Goyal urged them to contribute further to India’s Viksit Bharat journey through their expertise and experience.
He said, their warmth, pride, and enduring connection to India are truly heartening.
